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    Default 55 Chev control arm bushing install?

    I`m having a problem install my last control arm bushing in lower control arm. I`ve got it partially installed to where I need to set it in more by 1/4". It`s stalled at that point. I`ve used a bar clamp (using a "cheater " to compress). Any suggestions?

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    brace the arm from the inner sides and press it all together. Use a little WD or something to do this or if all else fails take it to a local machine shop!
    Aaron Strietzel
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    Default Eureka a solution!

    Thanx for the info, Aaron. I had done all that you advised, even taken it to my local "mechanic", to no avail.
    This time I heated (with propane torch) the surrounding boss around the bushing, taking care not to melt rubber bushing. This time I used a bigger cheater bar too, for more leverage. Problem solved now, with bushing seated correctly. I did bend the arm on my bar clamp though. It`s still quite serviceable still. That`s little price to pay for a vexing problem!

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